So my question is, when do we start a annual BBall event similar to these? Does the program have to get bigger? Or should we just start doing one and force ourselves to grow!!!
That is a good question cwilson. Last year, OU had a really successful Red/White scrimmage in the MFH. It was a full house and both the fans and players really seemed to enjoy it. I know that the coaches and marketing are trying to work something similar out for this season, but we wil have to see what happens.
The mother of five-star power forward Terrence Jones says she has tentatively set up a run of official and unofficial vists for her son.
Jones, a 6-8 forward out of Portland (Ore.) Jefferson, has the following visits on tap:
Oct. 9 – Oklahoma
Oct. 16 – Washington
Oct. 23 – Arizona
Oct. 28 – Kentucky for Blue/White Game
Oct. 31 – Oregon (unofficial)
Nov. 6 – UCLA
Linda Mashia-Jones, Terrence’s mother and a former scholarship player at Washington, says Kansas may get an unofficial but she has not heard back from the staff.
“I have not heard from them,” she said. “He wants Arizona over Kansas [for an official visit]. You only get five, unless it’s going to be an unofficial.”
Linda said her son is playing his cards close to the vest — even with her – but he wants to commit in the fall.
“He would like to make a decision on the first go-round so this will be over,” she said. ”I think it would be a lot easier and a lot less stressful on him. He’s looking forward to relaxing and enjoying his senior year.
“If he waits until April, I just think it will just get worse. It will make the decision harder and more drawn out.”
She also said that a recent article indicating Jones is cousins with former NBA guard and current Memphis Grizzlies assistant Damon Stoudamire is not completely accurate because they aren’t blood relatives.
“They are cousins by marriage,” she said. “Terrence and Damon and Salim [Stoudamire], they do consider themselves cousins. It’s really not a blood thing.”
Hi DIRTY...
I heard that the visit at OU is going very well.
Any new updates about TJ and Linda?
Note: THE TOP 3 appear to be OKL,Arizona and Wash.
Looking at the schools involved with TJ: ucla and oregon have a long shot with landing him. I would not be surprised if the ucla trip is cancelled.
And also hearing that TJ will not play in the East.
So, Kentsucky is OUT.
(UK is rumored to be more interested in CJ.Leslie...he may commit to UK)
Boomer and Dirty,
I was suprised that there isn't any NEWS on Terrence Jones, yet.
I told you about the heads up , on the Doron Lamb news.
The Arizona visit date has been changed.
(This one will get exciting...two old NYC guys going at it...Book and O.)
Maybe you should take a look at those two sites....
It may have some news SOON.
My boy AZ should have something and Wildcatsportreports has interesting insights as well....I'm just saying.
Later.
PS- I mentioned Boomer on AZ, a few days ago (comment section)
I will give Dirty a shout out ,on Adam Zag.
I hope AZ get at Book IT and the nephews touch the cousins on the back. King of earth is a cool dude. check it. Follow EndofEra tweet to TJ and Linda and Doron and Calvin and Shirley and Harrison. Once Malaika gets ahold to WW cellphone, Tommy and Gail are gonna post it with Calicat.
AZ and Book It gave me a shot out on Zags and KsR. I gave you a shot out on Widcatsportsreport sittin on Mike Stoops lap.
Boomer,
As of yesterday morning, Terrence Jones was deciding on which official visit to take next.
If Terrence Jones continues with the official visits, this maybe good news for the remaining schools.
With all the trouble coming from Kansass "Gangster U",...hoping TJ and Linda decide on visiting Arizona. (Linda has already been to UofA.)
Note:
The cousin factor has been discussed with Strickland.
Dirty,
Heard that Terrence Jones will not visit Arizona for Oct. 23.
Seems like Miller has taken a step back.
Should be interesting at Arizona....explaining why Miller pulled back the recruitment.
Later
Dirty,
Heard that Terrence Jones will not visit Arizona for Oct. 23.
Seems like Miller has taken a step back.
Should be interesting at Arizona....explaining why Miller pulled back the recruitment.
Later
I'm pretty sure no coach would take a step back on a player like Terrence. Terrence is probably the one backing off because many felt he was only going to OU and UW before he makes his choice.